TO STRENGTHEN THE AREA'S CULTURAL LIFE THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN ITS CULTURAL RESOURCES; TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY; AND TO ENSURE THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$860K
-8.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$860K
-8.1% YoY
About Abilene Arts Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Abilene Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ABILENE, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $860K. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,842,268 | $2,484,552 | $2,483,700 |
| Revenue | $1,160,272 | $824,441 | $1,359,387 |
| Expenses | $885,181 | $955,025 | $1,315,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $80,549 | $22,368 | $29,771 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Affiliate of Abilene Chamber of Commerce ($860,241).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILENE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL AFFILIATE OF ABILENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ABILENE, TX | GRANTS TO FUND YOUNG AUDIENCES PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S ART & LITERACY FESTIVAL, HEARTS FOR THE ARTS, CHILDREN'S PERFORMING ARTS SERIES AND THE STORYBOOK SCULPTURE GARDEN. | $860,241 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARY ETTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAY HARDAWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDIP MATHUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUE MCWILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK RAMSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGIE ROBISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DICK SPALDING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAM TIPPEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM TITTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARREL KNIGHT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KO LONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARELYN SHEDD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KELLY CANNON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MIKE WARREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abilene Arts Alliance?
Abilene Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ABILENE, TX. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Abilene Arts Alliance?
As of 2024, Abilene Arts Alliance holds $2.8M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $860K in 2024.
Where does Abilene Arts Alliance operate?
Abilene Arts Alliance has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Abilene Arts Alliance award?
In 2024, Abilene Arts Alliance awarded 1 grants totaling $860K — an average of about $860K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Abilene Arts Alliance's EIN?
Abilene Arts Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2411239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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